TREATMENT OF EXCESSIVE SALIVARY DRAINAGE AFTER SUPERFICIAL PAROTIDECTOMY AND EXCISION OF AN ACCESSORY PAROTID GLAND TUMOR.

Jang, Woo Seok; Choi, Jong Woo; Kim, In Joong; Kang, Yoon Je; Lim, Poong

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Original Article

Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 1997;24(3):587-592.
Published online May 1, 1997.

TREATMENT OF EXCESSIVE SALIVARY DRAINAGE AFTER SUPERFICIAL PAROTIDECTOMY AND EXCISION OF AN ACCESSORY PAROTID GLAND TUMOR.

Woo Seok Jang, Jong Woo Choi, In Joong Kim, Yoon Je Kang, Poong Lim

Abstract

The possible complications after parotidectomy are facial nerve palsy, Frey's syndrome, sialocele, salivary fistula, hematoma infection, and flap necrosis. Postoperative sialocele and salivary fistula are relatively uncommon and the management varies. We experienced a rare postoperative complication of excessive and prolonged drainage of saliva after superficial parotidectomy and removal of an necessary parotid gland tumor. The patient could be treated successfully with conservative management such as compressive dressing, restriction of oral intake of irritant food, maintenance of oral hygiene and the use of amitriptyline(antidepressant).

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